Two Hurt In Cedar Falls Shooting On New Year’s Day

Police are searching for a person who fired shots into a crowd of people in Cedar Falls, injuring two early Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2019).

The incident occurred in the College Hill neighborhood near the University of Northern Iowa campus around 1:45 AM.

According to police, someone fired multiple shots from a handgun into a group of people in the 2200 block College St. One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance and a second was taken by private vehicle. Both victims, who police didn't identify, were treated for gunshot wounds.

Police said a Cedar Falls officer was on scene when the shooting occurred. The officer chased the suspect, but lost the shooter in the College Hill neighborhood. The search for the suspect continues.